Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has approved the sum of N713 million bursary payment to 32, 028 students of the state origin in all tertiary institutions across the country.
The bursary is for the year 2024 students special assistance scheme to Delta State students in Nigerian Tertiary Institutions.
The governor in a release on Thursday November 21, 2024, signed by Dr. Godfrey Enita, the Executive Secretary, Delta State Bursary and Scholarship Board directed that only qualified students would benefit from the bursary.
According to the release, made available to The Story, said: “The Governor of Delta State His Excellency Rt. Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has graciously approved the Year 2024 Bursary Award to Students of Delta State origin in Public and Private Universities, Polytechnics, Monotechnics, Colleges of Education, Schools of Nursing Science and other tertiary Schools including Military and Paramilitary institutions.
“However, the bursary award will be paid only to qualified students who applied for the 2024 bursary award.
“A total of 32, 028 students are expected to benefit from the 2024 bursary award.
“This uncommon gesture by H.E Governor Oborevwori should be applauded because it demonstrates his magnanimity and goodwill towards the well-being of Delta State students and youths in general.
“It also underscores his commitment towards educational advancement through financial assistance to students in diverse forms and through massive infrastructural development in schools across Delta State.
“It is hoped, as always, that beneficiaries of the State’s financial assistance schemes will continue to be worthy ambassadors of Delta State wherever they find themselves”, the statement added.
